WorksheetsRomeo and Juliet Unit Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Youth who dreams of his own death prior to attending the Capulet party
a)
Paris
b)
Romeo
c)
Benvolio
d)
Tybalt
2.
Man who could be considered directly responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet
a)
Lord Capulet
b)
Lord Montague
c)
Friar Laurence
d)
Friar John
3.
Romeo’s best friend and cousin to the Prince
a)
Tybalt
b)
Benvolio
c)
Friar Laurence
d)
Mercutio
4.
Powerful and influential man concerned with maintaining the peace of Verona at all costs
a)
Friar Laurence
b)
Lord Capulet
c)
Lord Montague
d)
Prince Escalus
5.
Dedicated servant to Romeo who unknowingly brings Romeo false news of Juliet’s death
a)
Benvolio
b)
Balthasar
c)
Friar Laurence
d)
Friar John
6.
Romeo’s cousin who often tries to keep the peace.
a)
Benvolio
b)
Paris
c)
Mercutio
d)
Tybalt
7.
An accomplished duelist whose hot temper leads to his own death
a)
Tybalt
b)
Romeo
c)
Mercutio
d)
Benvolio
8.
Deals a poison to Romeo because of his poverty, not because he agrees with it
a)
Friar John
b)
Friar Laurence
c)
Prince Escalus
d)
Apothacary
9.
Vows to live chaste
a)
Juliet
b)
Romeo
c)
Rosaline
d)
Balthasar
10.
Man assigned by Friar Laurence to deliver the important message to Romeo concerning Juliet’s apparent death
a)
Friar John
b)
Balthasar
c)
Prince Escalus
d)
Apothacary
11.
Regards Romeo as a respectable gentleman of Verona and allows him to stay at his party
a)
Friar Laurence
b)
Lord Capulet
c)
Prince Escalus
d)
Paris
12.
Although this woman did not give birth to her, she is Juliet’s mother in every other sense of the word.
a)
Lady Capulet
b)
The Nurse
c)
Rosaline
d)
Lady Montague
13.
Dies of grief over the death of her son.
a)
Lady Montague
b)
Lady Capulet
c)
The Nurse
d)
Juliet
14.
Vows to build a statue of gold to Juliet
a)
Lord Capulet
b)
Lord Montague
c)
Prince Escalus
d)
Romeo
15.
Woman who married and gave birth at a young age.
a)
Juliet
b)
The Nurse
c)
Lady Capulet
d)
Rosaline
16.
The "Prologue" is
a)
an aside heard by some actors but not by the audience.
b)
the same as a soliloquy.
c)
an opening speech which introduces the play or an act.
d)
the final or closing speech in the play.
17.
In the Prologue, Romeo and Juliet are described as
a)
"star-struck lovers".
b)
"star-crossed lovers".
c)
"star-crazed lovers".
d)
"star-bright lovers".
18.
In the opening scene, Prince Escalus addresses "rebellious subjects, enemies to peace, profaners of this neighbour-stained steel". He is referring to
a)
Romeo and Juliet.
b)
Tybalt and Mercutio.
c)
the citizens of Mantua.
d)
Lord Capulet and Lord Montague.
19.
How do Romeo and Benvolio learn about the Capulet's party?
a)
Romeo overhears Juliet on the balcony
b)
The servant cannot read and asks Romeo to read the message.
c)
The Nurse inadvertently mentions it to them in the street.
d)
Mercutio has an invitation and convinces them to come uninvited.
20.
When the play opens, Romeo is in love with
a)
himself
b)
Juliet
c)
Angelica
d)
Rosaline
21.
In Act I, when asked if she could love Paris, Juliet replies: "I'll look to like, if looking liking move." In this speech, she is
a)
promising to follow her mother's wishes.
b)
deceiving her mother and secretly loving Romeo.
c)
saying that she is very serious about marriage.
d)
expressing her attraction to Paris.
22.
Romeo agrees to go to the Capulet's party because he
a)
loves to dance
b)
Can't wait to see Juliet
c)
Wants to see Rosaline
d)
Wants to fight Tybalt
23.
Who is "Queen Mab"?
a)
the wife of Prince Escalus.
b)
Juliet
c)
Queen of the Fairies who brings dreams
d)
The queen of Italy at the time of the play.
24.
When Tybalt complains about Romeo's presence at the feast, Lord Capulet replies
a)
"Content thee gentle coz, let him alone."
b)
"I'll give you to my friend; an' you be not, hang, beg, die or starve in the streets."
c)
"O brother Montague, give me thy hand."
d)
"What's Montague? It is nor hand, nor foot, nor arm, nor face, nor any other part belonging to a man."
25.
A "soliloquy" is
a)
an aside heard by some actors but not by the audience.
b)
a speech delivered by an actor alone on stage.
c)
an opening speech which introduces the play or an act.
d)
the final or closing speech in the play.
26.
In the soliloquy which begins "But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?" - Juliet is metaphorically compared to which of the following:
a)
The eyes of a goddess
b)
The Sun
c)
The Moon
d)
The Stars
27.
Friar Laurence approves of the marriage of Romeo and Juliet because he
a)
believes that Romeo will settle down and be more responsible.
b)
thinks that Romeo is a better man than Paris.
c)
hopes that the marriage will destroy the hatred between the two families.
d)
thinks that Juliet is old enough to marry.
28.
In Act III, Romeo at first does not want to fight Tybalt because
a)
Romeo fears the Prince's anger.
b)
Tybalt is a more experienced swordsman.
c)
Benvolio and Mercutio advise Romeo against fighting Tybalt.
d)
Tybalt is a kinsman of Juliet.
29.
As a character, Tybalt is portrayed as
a)
dignified and diplomatic.
b)
cautious and restrained.
c)
fiery and anxious to fight the Montagues.
d)
cowardly when he stabbed Mercutio unexpectedly.
30.
Just before he dies, Mercutio turns to Romeo and asks, "Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm." This implies
a)
Mercutio was wounded by Romeo's sword.
b)
Romeo is responsible for Mercutio's death.
c)
Mercutio wants Romeo to intervene and stop Tybalt.
d)
the devil made Mercutio fight Tybalt.
31.
Mercutio's dying remarks include
a)
a song to Queen Mab.
b)
a curse on both houses of Montague and Capulet.
c)
a soliloquy in which he forgives Tybalt.
d)
burial requests.
32.
What is Juliet's reaction when she hears that Romeo has killed Tybalt?
a)
She is angry with Romeo and mourns the death of Tybalt.
b)
She breaks down and wallows in self-pity.
c)
She vows to never consummate her marriage with Romeo
d)
She quickly realizes that Tybalt would have killed Romeo and is .
33.
When Juliet learns about Tybalt's death, she is upset because
a)
both Mercutio and Tybalt have died.
b)
Tybalt was her cousin.
c)
her father would be angry with Romeo.
d)
the Prince has banished Romeo.
34.
How does Romeo react to being banished from Verona?
a)
He quietly accepts the punishment.
b)
He tells Friar Laurence that he prefers death.
c)
He vows revenge on Prince Escalus.
d)
He curses the House of Capulet.
35.
Romeo must leave Juliet’s bed before dawn on Tuesday morning because
a)
he must meet Friar Laurence in Mantua.
b)
he will be executed if he is found in Verona.
c)
he has to arrange for their marriage.
d)
Lord Capulet is coming.
36.
What excuse does Lord Capulet give to Paris for the sudden wedding plans?
a)
The marriage will help Juliet overcome her grieving for Tybalt.
b)
The marriage will help Juliet forget Romeo.
c)
Juliet is a spoiled child and Lord Capulet cannot afford to keep her
d)
Lord Capulet hopes that the marriage will bring peace to Verona.
37.
Romeo learns of Juliet's "death" from
a)
Benvolio
b)
Friar Laurence
c)
Friar John
d)
Balthasar
38.
Friar John could not deliver the letter to Romeo because
a)
Romeo had never left Mantua.
b)
in Verona "searchers of the town .. seal'd up the doors."
c)
there was a plague in Mantua so Friar John could not go there.
d)
Friar Laurence had an "infectious pestilence".
39.
In the final scene in the burial vault, when Romeo last sees Juliet, he remarks "Beauty's ensign yet is crimson in thy lips and in thy cheeks, and death's pale flag is not advanced there." The speech is ironic because
a)
Paris and Tybalt are also dead.
b)
Romeo wants to remember Juliet as she was when alive.
c)
Juliet is not really dead.
d)
The Capulet flag is red.
40.
Friar Laurence can be seen as "responsible" for the tragedy because
a)
the Friar is an evil character.
b)
the Church should not take sides in a family feud.
c)
he devised the plan to marry Romeo and Juliet.
d)
he supported the Montagues against the Capulets.
41.
Who Said It:
“What, art thou drawn among these heartless hinds? Turn thee, Benvolio and look upon thy death.”
“What, art thou drawn among these heartless hinds? Turn thee, Benvolio and look upon thy death.”
a)
Prince Escalus
b)
Mercutio
c)
Tybalt
d)
Romeo
42.
Who Said it:
"But soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun."
"But soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun."
a)
Lady Capulet
b)
Juliet
c)
Romeo
d)
Tybalt
43.
Who Said it:
"What's in a name? The thing which we call a rose would smell just as sweet if it had any other name."
"What's in a name? The thing which we call a rose would smell just as sweet if it had any other name."
a)
Romeo
b)
Juliet
c)
Meructio
d)
The Nurse
44.
Who Said It:
“Not proud you have, but thankful that you have. Proud can I never be of what I hate.”
“Not proud you have, but thankful that you have. Proud can I never be of what I hate.”
a)
Lady Capulet
b)
Juliet
c)
Lord Capulet
d)
Tybalt
45.
Who Said It:
"No, it's not as deep as a well, or as wide as a church door. But it's enough, it will serve. Ask for me tomorrow and you'll find me a grave man."
"No, it's not as deep as a well, or as wide as a church door. But it's enough, it will serve. Ask for me tomorrow and you'll find me a grave man."
a)
Tybalt
b)
Paris
c)
Lord Capulet
d)
Mercutio
46.
Who Said It:
“The law that threaten'd death becomes thy friend, And turns it to exile; there art thou happy?”
“The law that threaten'd death becomes thy friend, And turns it to exile; there art thou happy?”
a)
Prince Escalus
b)
Lord Capulet
c)
Friar Laurence
d)
The Nurese
47.
Who Said it:
“Then, since the case so stands as now it doth, I think it best you married with the County.”
“Then, since the case so stands as now it doth, I think it best you married with the County.”
a)
Lady Capulet
b)
Lord Capulet
c)
The Nurse
d)
Friar Laurence
48.
Who Said it:
"Good gentle youth, tempt not a desperate man.”
"Good gentle youth, tempt not a desperate man.”
a)
Paris
b)
Tybalt
c)
Mercutio
d)
Romeo
49.
Who said It:
“Take thou this vial, being then in bed, And this distilled liquor drink thou off;When presently through all thy veins shall run A cold and drowsy humour, for no pulseShall keep his native progress, but surcease:”
“Take thou this vial, being then in bed, And this distilled liquor drink thou off;When presently through all thy veins shall run A cold and drowsy humour, for no pulseShall keep his native progress, but surcease:”
a)
Friar John
b)
Friar Laurence
c)
Lord Capulet
d)
Lady Capulet
50.
Who Said It:
"O, if I wake, shall I not be distraught, Environed with all these hideous fears?...dash out my desperate brains?”
"O, if I wake, shall I not be distraught, Environed with all these hideous fears?...dash out my desperate brains?”
a)
Rosaline
b)
Juliet
c)
Lady Capulet
d)
Romeo
51.
Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in blue:
“Then she hath sworn that she will still live chaste?”
“Then she hath sworn that she will still live chaste?”
a)
alone
b)
pure
c)
with another
d)
unsatisfied
52.
Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in blue:
A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life
A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life
a)
oath-swearing
b)
ill-fated
c)
swift-moving
d)
moon-struck
53.
Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in blue:
“O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?”
“O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?”
a)
where
b)
who
c)
why
d)
when
54.
Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in blue:
“And I am proof against their enmity!
“And I am proof against their enmity!
a)
love
b)
hatred
c)
infatuation
d)
generosity
55.
Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in blue:
“Seal up the mouth of outrage for a while, Till we can clear these ambiguities.
“Seal up the mouth of outrage for a while, Till we can clear these ambiguities.
a)
problems
b)
messes
c)
uncertainties
d)
judements
56.
Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in blue:
“To turn your household rancour into pure love…”
“To turn your household rancour into pure love…”
a)
hate
b)
history
c)
happiness
d)
involvement
57.
Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in blue:
“This is that banish'd haughty Montague, That murder'd my love's cousin”respected
“This is that banish'd haughty Montague, That murder'd my love's cousin”respected
a)
respected
b)
prominent
c)
dispicable
d)
arrogant
58.
Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in blue:
Romeo sought out that specific apothecary because he was living in penury.
Romeo sought out that specific apothecary because he was living in penury.
a)
happiness
b)
poverty
c)
wealthy
d)
pointlessness
59.
Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in blue:
“A greater power than we can contradict, Hath thwarted our intents”
“A greater power than we can contradict, Hath thwarted our intents”
a)
to prevent
b)
to admire
c)
to join
d)
to oversee
60.
Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in blue:
“Come hither, cover'd with an antic face, To fleer and scorn at our solemnity?”
“Come hither, cover'd with an antic face, To fleer and scorn at our solemnity?”
a)
plans
b)
attitude
c)
cermony
d)
family name
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